Weeley station, Clacton Road, Weeley, Essex. CO16 9DH
Project Overview: Weeley Train Station Re-wire and Electrical Installation

TNS was tasked with a comprehensive re-wire and electrical installation at Weeley Train Station following Greater Anglia’s requirement to demolish a dilapidated station building. The demolition necessitated the diversion of all station services from the old station building, including the DNO (Distribution Network Operator) supply, prompting the need for a full station re-wire.

The scope of works included the installation of new lighting columns across platforms 1 & 2, the station bridge, and the car park. These lighting systems were designed to meet the aesthetic requirements of the Grade II listed station while providing modern functionality. A new distribution system was installed following the relocation of the DNO supply, which involved a busbar system and the installation of 3 new distribution boards (DBs), each equipped with Schneider Powertag devices for remote monitoring of circuits, including load consumption.

In addition to the lighting and distribution upgrades, the re-wire included the renewal of all small power devices such as PVALs (Platform Vending Automated Lighting), TVMs (Ticket Vending Machines), and CIS (Customer Information Screens). A new earthing system was installed to meet safety requirements, with over 60 metallic structures earthed in accordance with traction bonding requirements, as these structures were within the OLE (Overhead Line Equipment) drop zone. This portion of the project required the separation of Greater Anglia and Network Rail assets, achieved through the installation of a spider plate and a new traction earth bond connection.

Scope of Works:

– Full station re-wire due to a future demolition and service diversion

– Installation of new lighting columns to meet Grade II listed station standards

– Lighting installation for platforms, bridge, and car park

– New distribution system with busbar and 3 distribution boards equipped with Schneider Powertag for remote monitoring

– Re-wiring of small power devices including PVALs, TVMs, and CIS screens

– Installation of a new earthing system for over 60 metallic structures within the OLE drop zone